Narrative Coffee

Cool spot and awesome staff. Quite pricy, but what isn't these days. Would love to see some coffee alternatives on the menu in the future though!

I’ve had a lot of coffee in Bellingham and this is definitely my favorite. They’re always changing up the coffees they serve so I get a chance to learn about the different types.

What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood! Sergei and the rest of the team at Narrative have quickly made this our new favorite spot. Wonderful coffee, delicious food, and the kindest team of folks working there. My one year old is constantly trying to wander into the employees only area, so she clearly agrees that they are the best. So glad to have Narrative in Bellingham!

Super-friendly staff with no attitude. Even though they had reason to - ha. The coffee was tasty, the food incredible and the indoor/outdoor seating very comfortable. A great combination that's hard to pull off. Their summer Cortado was a big hit for us.

Awesome place with awesome folks working for them, definitely recommend!

Pros:
Best espresso doppio in town with rotating bean options.
Great hippy-style food options. Breakfast sandwiches have been good.
Welcoming and happy employees.
Coffee milk drink are excellent too. Alt milk options.

Cons:
Only reasonable seating for big parties is outdoors.
Closes at 2pm, which is earlier than some other local cafés.

Kind, patient service with good espresso.

Found this coffee shop online. Very nice and clean. Food and coffee obviously not mass produced Starbuck type. It was excellent.

The interior design and "hip" factor of this place is hard to beat. Clean lines, modern vibe, and a staff was busily disinfecting tables as I walked in. Feels like a great place to pop open your laptop and hang out. Unfortunately, I got a bad cappuccino (12 ounce, $6) to-go during my first brief visit. Heavy on the milk, and the taste was off. For $6, I need a perfect coffee. I'll give Narrative another shot next time I'm within a few blocks and in the mood for caffeine.

Biscuits and gravy yesterday and then the lox today were both excellent. The lattes are the best we’ve had on our road trip. Service was super friendly to both humans and dog. Highly recommended!

Lovely location in the Columbia neighborhood. Small and crowded inside, but has a large, covered outdoor space with benches and tables.
The best thing about Narrative is the coffee, which is as it should be. Our espressos were smooth, rich, creamy and the coffee itself seemed to be really high quality. Really nice too that they are clearly LGBTQ friendly and show their support on their website and in the cafe.
What would raise my rating:
Presentation: while glass tumblers are an interesting and unique choice, they are not conducive to carrying, holding nor drinking hot espresso.
Seating: the limited indoor seating consists of very tall chairs with a small surface area. The outdoor seating is hard, narrow, wooden benches. Neither choice was comfortable for me or my companions.
Cost: Penalizing the dairy-intolerant and plant-based customer with an upcharge is unfair and shows a lack of commitment to being a green business.
Options: While there was a vegan sandwich, there were no baked goods or treats that were vegan Those if us in need of a new cafe to replace Black Drop will be disappointed. Hopefully, this relatively new addition to the Bellingham coffee scene is still working on improvements. I look forward to being able to update this review!